Set It Off
HAMMER | 7:30 p.m., Hammer Museum
Director F. Gary Gray’s classic 1996 film about four young black Los Angeles friends who turn to bank robbing out of financial desperation provides shrewd commentary on issues of class, race, gender, and sexuality. The quartet is vibrantly brought to life by Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise. Filled with sly humor and laced with a brilliant soundtrack, the film remains refreshingly relevant. (1996, dir. F. Gary Gray, 124 min.)
A Q&A with Tisa Bryant and Ernest Hardy follows.
More detailed information as available on the Hammer Museum website.
Event Date: Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Price: Free
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.
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